The ORIS Darryl O’Young Limited Editions

It’s all in the design

The Oris TT3 is back – with a vengeance and it’s ready to wipe the track with other motor sports watches. Excited by the Type 997 Porsche cars driven in competition by Darryl O’Young, the PCCA Double Class A Champion, Oris has designed two watches with a cool, sporty and technical look. Each model is limited to 997 units – a nod to the Type 997 Porsches.

Influenced by the technical features on the awesome Porsche 911 GT3 RSR and the 911 GT3 Cup, both sizes of watch (43.50 mm and 41.00 mm) guarantee maximum wearer comfort. The curved cases are black DLC coated for durability as well as added style. The sporty rubber strap with its flexible lugs ensures a snug fit on the wrist.

The unusual glass dial is printed with a wheel rim pattern and offers a glimpse of the quality automatic mechanical movement, as well as the calendar date wheel. This creates an eye-catching 3D layered dial effect. The Superluminova numerals on the dial are the same Microgramma typeface as used on the Porsche cars.

Seeing the quality Oris mechanical movement as the individual pieces move and turn is like watching Darryl as he drives around the track: smooth, controlled and dynamic.

Everybody off the track…TT3 is back!

The ORIS Darryl O’Young Limited Editions - back

Product Features

Oris Darryl O’Young Limited Edition
Ø 41.00 mm Ref: 733 7588 7714
Ø 43.50 mm Ref: 733 7589 7714

• Automatic mechanical movement. Centralised second, minute and hour displays. Date display at 4 o’clock.
• Multi-piece black DLC coated titanium case and crown. Screwed see through case back, water resistant to 10 bar/100 m
• Sapphire glass domed on both sides with inner anti-reflective coating.
• Glass dial with printed Porsche rim pattern and Superluminova numerals in Microgramma typeface, Superluminova indices.
• Black nickel hands with luminous inlay.
• Black rubber strap with black integrated flexible lugs and black DLC coated folding safety clasp.
• Limited to 997 pieces. Limited edition number engraved on the case side at 9 o’clock.

Canadian-born Chinese racing driver Darryl O’Young

Bedat & Co LANDMARK EXHIBITION 8th - 17 th October 2009

Bedat & Co confirms its legitimacy and leadership in feminine designs and reinforces its presence in Asian markets.

Following a strong appearance of the Brand in Baselworld 2009 and in the JCK Vegas Show, with an unprecedented support to its business partners in the current economic difficulties, the 100% Swiss company prepares a great manifestation in Hong Kong uber-luxury Landmark Mall from October 7th until October 17th.

During a 10 days exhibition, the main hall of the luxury mall will be transformed into an elegant display, dedicated to the Swiss artisan. Watch connoisseurs will be invited to special previews throughout the week. Bedat & Co, who prides itself as being the pioneer in the art of setting diamonds on steel, promises to range the most intricate yet beautiful feminine designs, reflecting the timeless and avant-garde Art Deco spirit. Thanks to the unswerving collaboration with the best ateliers of the Jura Valley, the brand has the highest standards of craftsmanship, stamped with the A.O.S.C1 label, the utmost symbol and guarantee of quality and ethics certifying the Swiss origin of all components.

Bedat & Co LANDMARK EXHIBITION 8th - 17 th October 2009

The brand’s commercial development is highly stimulated even in such economic context: expanding its already strong retail network with successful openings across Asia in China, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand, as well as the first unique stand-alone Boutique in the world renowned epicentre of fine haute horlogerie in Starhill Gallery Malaysia; in addition to the prime Shop-In-Shop presence within the premises of Lane Crawford of Beijing and Hong Kong.

Today, Bedat & Co is pleased to experience rewarding success and enthusiasm from retailers. The brand is determined to show appreciation to all its defenders by organizing more special efforts and manifestations in Asia this autumn.

Zhang Ziyi showed the new Constellation 2009 watch autographed by herself in OMEGA SOGO Flagship Store.

Shanghai, 27 August 2009 – For 161 years, OMEGA has never stopped surprising the world with its pioneering spirit. Today, the Swiss luxury watchmaker and its global ambassador Zhang Ziyi jointly launched the new OMEGA Constellation 2009 Collection to the Asian market in Shanghai, China. This was not only the world premiere of the new collection that combines tradition and innovation – it also marked the first official appearance of Zhang Ziyi as the newest member of the OMEGA family of brand ambassadors. The glamour and elegance of the OMEGA Constellation Collection has conquered the world for over half a century.

Zhang Ziyi visits OMEGA SOGO Flagship Store, experiences watchmaking

At 2 p.m. the president of OMEGA, Stephen Urquhart, gave Zhang Ziyi a tour of OMEGA’s new Corporate Flagship Store located on 1F at Shanghai SOGO Department Store.

Earlier this year, during the photo shoot for OMEGA’s new Constellation advertising campaign, Zhang Ziyi expressed her strong interest in watchmaking technology. Today, in the OMEGA store, she spent time at the watchmakers’ bench, placing some components in a movement with the professional guidance of an OMEGA watchmaker.

Later, Urquhart presented Zhang Ziyi with a new Constellation watch and invited her to autograph the watch box before locking it up in the transparent safe. This watch will become a splendid Constellation dream come true for the luckiest guest: thousands of VIP customers will be invited to the OMEGA Corporate Flagship Store to draw the lucky key which will open the safe. The key holder will become the owner of the magnificent Constellation watch.

Accompanied with the President of OMEGA, Stephen Urquhart and the watchmaker, Zhang Ziyi enjoyed the watch-making in the OMEGA SOGO Flagship Store.

Constellation Shined Shanghai Concert Hall

At 5 p.m. the New OMEGA Constellation Launch Event was held in Shanghai Concert Hall.

Shanghai Concert Hall boasts European classic exterior design style with nearly 80 years of history, making it the perfect place to present the OMEGA Constellation Collection. A huge poster of Zhang Ziyi’s new advertising image was hung on the exterior wall of Shanghai Concert Hall, presenting the new OMEGA Constellation 2009 Collection on the wrist of the stunning actress. The fleeting moment captured through a lens by top fashion photographer Mario Sorrenti made a powerful impression on the almost 400 guests who saw the image at the hall’s entrance.

The launch event started auspiciously with the performance of the theme “Bell at Dawn, Drum at Dusk”. The large screen displayed a magical vision of chaos transformed into bright peace through time-lapsed images of the universe and the alternating appearance of the sun and the moon. Countless stars drew beautiful arcs in the vast expanse of the sky and slowly gathered to form one constellation after another.

OMEGA Constellation

The new OMEGA Constellation watches slowly emerged among radiant stars.

The Constellation’s flame brightened the vast expanse of the universe in which popular movie images flashed by – from a pure and unsophisticated village girl in The Road Home, headstrong Jen in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, the elegant and divine blind dancer in House of Flying Daggers, to a gracefully restrained traditional Chinese woman in Forever Enthralled – these distinctive characters were all perfectly interpreted by Zhang Ziyi in the past decade. Today, her dedication to the acting profession has won her a brand new role – OMEGA Ambassador. Her accomplishment and glamour make her an ideal spokesperson for the OMEGA Constellation Collection.

Zhang Ziyi, who has been wearing a Constellation for over a decade, said, “The values of OMEGA – credibility, achievement and pioneering spirit – are what I have devoted myself to for the past ten years.“ She added, “When I was first approached by OMEGA I was very happy because the company is extremely well known and respected in China, where they have been since 1895.”

Urquhart welcomed Zhang Ziyi as an OMEGA brand ambassador and explained their role, pointing out that they are much more than celebrity spokespersons – they become part of the OMEGA family.

OMEGA counts among its brand ambassadors some of the most accomplished men and women in the world. Three international superstars with remarkable achievements in the world of cinema and fashion, supermodel Cindy Crawford, Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman and Oscar-winning actor George Clooney, extended their best wishes to Zhang Ziyi in a videotaped message and welcomed her to the OMEGA family of ambassadors.

As the newest member of the OMEGA brand ambassador, Zhang Ziyi not only brings elegance to the new Constellation but also inherits the unparalleled tradition of this classic collection that shines brightly in the world of luxury watchmaking.

The New HUBLOT Big Bang “Red Devil 2”

Hang Zhou, 25 July 2009 – For Swiss watchmaker Hublot , there are today so many reasons to organise an event in China: the opening of their shop in Hang Zhou, the launch of the second edit ion of the Red Devil Bang, together with the Manchester United team and, last but not least, the opportunity to make a gesture in support of the HOPE Foundation, through a one million $ challenge.

Hublot is continuing its activity in the Chinese market with an event which turned out to be both spectacular and generous. The watchmaking brand has invited several of the best Red Devils players to take up a challenge that would test even the most finely-honed shooting skills. This has taken place on the same day as the opening ceremony of their first shop in Hang Zhou at the prestigious department store “Hang Zhou Tower”. The aim was for Paul Scholes, Ji-Sung Park, Rio Ferdinand and Patrice Evra to shoot the ball from the shore of the “West Lake” into a target placed 16 metres away, on a boat. For each goal scored, Hublot promised to donate the sum of $250,000 to the HOPE Foundation, a notfor-profit organisation who raises funds to help children in China and Hong Kong, by setting up education programs (www.hope-ef.org). Jean-Claude Biver, Sir Alex Ferguson and David Gill, CEO of Manchester United, were there to cheer on the four players! In a festive spirit, the enthusiastic players finally couldn’t make it, even though Rio Ferdinand hit the target board very close to the hole. Sir Alex Ferguson couldn’t resist to make an attempt himself – wearing his “every day” shoes ! -, and his legendary talent didn’t lie as he was the one who kicked the closest to the goal ! David Gill also tried, and then Jean-Claude Biver, after a attempt on the grass, boarded on a boat to bring symbolically the ball in the hole and to offer the Foundation $10’000, in addition to the 100’000 promised. The cheque was donated to the famous founders and representatives of Hope Foundation, the actress Miss Lee Xing Jie and the singer Miss Xu Ru Yun.

After a committed season of cooperation and partnership, Hublot and the Red Devils used this event to present a new edition of the Big Bang in the colours of the reigning English champions. With a 45 minute counter at 9 o’clock, the “Red Devil” logo at 3 o’clock, and a new rose gold case fitted on a rubber Alligator strap, the series is limited to just 99 pieces!

This new model will delight fans of both Manchester United and Big Bang with its sporty yet sophisticated appeal.

Technical specifications

Case
“Big Bang” diameter 44.5 mm in 5N gold, with satin-finish end pieces

Bezel
Black, satin-polished ceramic with 6 titanium H-shaped screws – sunken, polished and blocked

Crystal
Sapphire crystal with interior/exterior anti-reflection treatment

Bezel lug
Black composite resin

Lateral inserts
Black composite resin

Back
Gold 5N with sapphire crystal, interior anti-reflection treatment with opaque Manchester United logo

Crown
5N gold with black rubber insert

Push-pieces
5N, rectangular with black rubber insert

Water-resistance
100 m or 10 ATM

Dial
Matt black microblasted with red index appliqués markers, yellow motion-work, 45-minute counter with yellow figures at 9:00, red Red Devil logo in the counter at 3:00

Hands
Brilliant black with yellow luminescent feature, red chronograph hand

Movement
45-minute counter mechanical chronograph with automatic winding, Hublot HUB45 calibre

No of components
252

Rubies
55

Bridges
Polished, satin-finish with chamfered edges

Screws
Black PVD

Calendar
Rectangular aperture at 6:00 with yellow date

Oscillating weight
Tungsten carbide with dimpled surface coated with black PVD

Bottom plate
Sand-blasted; rhodium-plated

Barrel
With reinforced spring

Escapement
Glucydur balance spring

Power reserve
42 hours

Strap
Adjustable black Gummy alligator

Clasp
5N gold and black PVD deployant clasp

Limited Edition 99 numbered pieces 01/99 – 99/99

JEAN DUNAND Tourbillon Orbital Confucius

The world of high complication watchmaking and belle horlogerie have married the technical expertise of a master watchmaker with the artistry of a miniaturist painter to produce a unique, one-off masterpiece. The mechanical prowess and poetry in motion of the gyrating tourbillon is enhanced with a miniature painting of sublime Oriental charm, an exceptional and highly original work of art.

Miniature painting is still practiced by an elite group of artisans, master craftsmen whose vir tuosity is still alive today in a tradition that can be traced to 14th century Persia. With the expansion of the Mongol Empire, the mastery of miniature painting spread to India and the powerful courts of the Mughal emperors. Mughal painting flourished in the mid-16th century with precious works of art whose colours and exquisite detail are still vibrant today.

In Europe miniature painting developed from the art of illuminating manuscripts and was practiced extensively throughout the Middle Ages. By the 1520’s the courts of France and England commissioned miniaturists to create portraits of their loved ones and following the flight of the Huguenots from France in the 17th century, the tradition of miniature painting found a new home in Geneva making its way onto watch dials and cases in the sumptuous tradition of haute horlogerie.

Jean Dunand, the Swiss artist whose work embodied the spirit of the Art Déco period and whose fascination and appreciation of Oriental art was made patent in his repertoire, is the inspiration and guiding light behind the Jean Dunand watch brand.

Jean Dunand’s passion for the Orient is recreated today in this miniature line portrait of Confucius, hand-painted on a very thin black onyx dial that has been inserted on top of a gold disk.

The Chinese philosopher, renowned for his teachings that revolved around the personal virtues of benevolence, charity, jen-humanity, reciprocity and the importance of ancestor worship, was born to a family of the lesser aristocracy in 551 B.C.

Confucius set about to bring order and peace to a divided nation of feudal states and following unsuccessful attempts to secure a patron, turned his attention to the teaching of young men. Following a fruitful and selfless life, Confucius died peacefully at the age of 72. Upon his death in 479 B.C., Master Kong, or Confucius, was buried just north of the city of Qufu and his disciples planted trees from all over China in his honour. The Kong Lin forest is the world’s oldest and largest private family cemetery and is the resting place for 76 generations of the Kong family, an amazing example of ancestral perpetuity that has never been matched by any other imperial or royal house.

Jean Dunand’s mechanical wonder celebrates the enduring Confucian legacy and has entrusted the meticulous travail of painting a miniature line portrait on the diminutive onyx surface to the capable hands of one single craftsman; the only artist in Switzerland capable of executing the demanding task. Countless hours of manual labour and fifteen kiln firings have been invested in this miniature.

The first challenge for Jean Dunand’s miniaturist is to reinterpret the original rectangular drawing onto the round surface of the onyx and a grid is used to plot the picture. Using top quality Swiss varnishes, the artisan blends his colour palette before undertaking the artistic odyssey where steady hands, keen eyes and patience are called upon, vital prerequisites that pay homage to the Confucian adage that “Impatience over little things introduces confusion into great schemes”.

Because of the delicacy and precision required, the artist handcrafts his paintbrushes from marten hair, often employing only a wisp of twenty odd hairs. Working from the face outwards with the aid of a binocular microscope, the ar tist applies the colours often repeating a stroke to increase volume that can be appreciated on Confucius’ beard or drawing out the stroke to achieve the nuance and gradation to render the curve of Confucius’ forehead.

Each painting session is followed by a stint in a 90-100° C kiln culminating in a final kiln firing of 6-7 hours.

The final result, a mere 3/100ths of a millimeter thick, is proof positive that complication and ornamentation, exceptional technology and consummate artistry do indeed produce remarkable results.

Gebson Imagination & Inspiration

GEBSON is proud to launch on Saturday June 6, 2009, its first wristwatch collection bringing together cultural symbolisms and 100% Swiss made watch-making art. Based in Neuchâtel, this new brand is also opening its web site www.gebson.com on that same day.

Human relationship at the heart of Gebson

This new brand has been founded in 2007. It is part of the Geb Group Ltd that belongs to a family renowned since three generations for its most complex watch cases. The idea to create an independent brand emerged from several private clients and collectors who asked for exceptional and highly emotional timepieces. The sales of these überpremium wristwatches – either unique pieces or limited editions of a maximum of 8 watches – mainly occur between the brand and its exclusive customers, without intermediaries.

Between Art and Technique

Gebson’s creations gather local artistic references, cultural symbolisms, and historical traditions. For its first collection, the brand has drawn inspiration from the Chinese culture with its more than 5000 years of history. Mixing the ancestral crafting techniques of “champlevé” enamel (a gold dial plate engraved by hand and decorated with enamel) or of enamel painting with highly skilled gem setting techniques (diamonds, sapphires, garnets, and other coloured precious gems) and different precious materials (white gold, rose gold), these timepieces, moved by Swiss automatic movements, are made to seduce art lovers who aspire to carry a mechanical wristwatch made in the purest Swiss watch-making traditions.

Gebson Sky and Earth

Original and personalized creations

For its first gent collection, called “Sky and Earth”, Gebson proposes several prestigious timepieces with a dragon or a tiger on their dials, symbolizing strength and power. For the ladies’ collection, the “imagination and inspiration” series represents the grace and providence through a phoenix or a flying bird. But the new brand also seeks to fulfil its customers’ most personal and original wishes. Thus, each client willing to customize his timepiece is invited to take part in designing it, bringing his cultural references and aspirations that the craftsmen of Gebson will translate in an outstanding object, encounter of desires, imaginary and luxury worlds.

For more information:

Gebson SA
Ms P.C.Hsu Derigon
Monruz 17, CH-2000 Neuchâtel, Switzerland
Tel : + 41 32 322 91 91, Fax : + 41 32 710 04 24
E-mail : p.derigon@gebson.ch
www.gebson.com

Gebson Sky and Earth

ShuQi wearing Frédérique Constant

Behind the scenes at the photo shoot of the new Frederique Constant advertising campaign with Ms. ShuQi and at the exclusive Frederique Constant Fashion Show in Beijing

Geneva – December 2008 – Recently, the official announcement of Ms. ShuQi as the new Frédérique Constant Brand Ambassador for Greater China took place in Beijing. To communicate that this famous movie star and Taiwanese native is one of the ambassadors for the brand, Frederique Constant created a full new advertising campaign.

The campaign was shot in Hong Kong under the passionate direction of Paul Tsang, one of the best photographers in his field. A team of over 20 creative professionals worked together towards a great result.

The ambassador, who previously worked together with some of the other big names in the luxury industry, proved to be a perfect fit with the elegant style of Frederique Constant’s ladies watches.

ShuQi with Frédérique Constant Double Heartbeat Chocolate

More information: www.paintasmile.org

Mrs ShuQi enjoys wearing the most beautiful & feminine model of the Frédérique Constant Collection. She told the press: ‘I was delighted when Frédérique Constant asked me to be their Chinese Ambassador for the Ladies collection. I have always loved watches and I am very excited by the Ladies Automatic Double Heartbeat Chocolate’.

During the event, the latest creations of Frédérique Constant were revealed on the catwalk during an exclusive fashion show.

To top it off, while the event in Beijing took place at the same time on the other side of the world ‘E!’, a US based entertainment and celebrity media company announced Ms. ShuQi as the winner of the woman with the Sexiest Lips on the Planet, voted by the viewers of E! TV. The second place was occupied by Angelina Jolie.

Tha making of the ShuQi ad

Nowadays, more and more people in China become watch collectors due to Chinese economics growing. The huge demand of high value watches is developing rapidly, according to the statistical number, the luxury goods consume in China is growing 97.6% yearly compare to 43% in Hongkong and -5% in Japan. China is becoming the biggest and fastest growing luxury market in Asia. “Art of Tourbillon” will be the exciting new start for luxury watches in Asia.

“Art of Tourbillon” is the first truly international Tourbillon watch fair to be staged in Asia Pacific region. With over 50 top Swiss watch companies attending the show, “Art of Tourbillon” is also the only fair in Asia to present the best Toubillon masterpieces directly from Switzerland. Over 3000 visitors are including the top high net worth, celebrities and watch connoisseurs in China and Asia. “Art of Tourbillon” show will hold in the China World Trade Centre Beijing for 4 days, which is located at the heart of the Central Business District of Beijing. Surrounded by fine restaurants and flagship boutiques, (I.e., Louis Vutton, Cartier, Gucci, Hermes, and Prada), the CWTC, serves as the most palatial shopping Mecca for the most prominent Chinese visitors. Its high fashion environment; the show would be a very different and fabulous watch show.

“An Exhibition like The Art of Tourbillon provides just such an opportunity for the Chinese public to see for themselves the rich diversity and exceptional quality of Swiss timepieces. This important Market undoubtedly still holds our great development potential for our branch.” pointed out by Jean-Daniel Pasche, President Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry.

Being the first company introducing luxury exhibition in China, Borrison Expo is a famous organization dedicated in bringing the luxury lifestyle to the huge Chinese market. In 2005, Top Marques, the world’s most famous luxury show, was brought to China by Borrison Expo and her founder Mr. Leon Sheng who is a renowned event organizer in China. Since then the show became a landmark in the luxury event calendars. In order to accommodate the different interests and tastes of our audience, a wide range of luxury products and services are on display, including luxury & supercars, watch & jewelry, wine & cigar, luxury real estate, luxury travel, fashion & accessory, etc… The show was awarded as one of the “Top 10 Shows” in China in the year of 2005 and one of “Top Fashion Event in Shanghai in 2006”. Now Borrison Expo operates six luxury exhibitions across the world at locations such as Monaco, Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Seoul, and Dubai. In the coming year, Borrison is going to open new events in Zurich and New Delhi.